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U.S. Air Force, Navy to deploy Undersea Rescue Capabilities
Members of the 16th Airlift Squadron prepare to deliver a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron to Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts are helping aid the search and rescue of the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft from Air Mobility Command are delivering needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. While on the ground, the team will be conducting runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. Additional U.S. Air Force support will be provided to aid efforts.
Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz
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Argentina, Team Charleston, C-17 Globemaster III, Joint Base Charleston, Travis AFB, AMC, 437th Airlift Wing, Search and Rescue, submarine, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 16th AS, Argentine Navy, missing submarine, ARA San Juan, San Jorge Gulf, Mar del Plata
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